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BRIEFS

October 26, 2020

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OCTOBER 25, 2020
Indian envoy meets Bangladesh Shipping Minister to discuss coastal shipping, inland waterways, shipbuilding New comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for existing global fleet welcomed NYK to make Gazocean a wholly owned subsidiary OOCL's volumes & revenue show impressive yoy gain in Q3 Paucity of shipping containers coupled with steep hike in freight rates causing trouble for exporters DGTR recommends continuing anti-dumping duty on Chinese synthetic rubber India needs to become a key exporting nation by penetrating the US market: Amitabh Kant C. Harichandran & Capt. Pradeep Mohanty assume charge at DPT as Secretary & Deputy Conservator, respectively Commencement of operations at Centralized Parking Plaza for Direct Port Entry for Self-Sealed export containers at Customs Mumbai Zone-II Lift & Shift India wins 'Overland Transport Provider of the Year - 2020' award Export growth of four pc achieved by India in Sept. Govt may allow manufacturers making goods for domestic supply to operate within SEZs Avashya Foundation commits to transforming underprivileged communities through sustainable housing solutions Income Tax due dates extendedIndian envoy meets Bangladesh Shipping Minister to discuss coastal shipping, inland waterways, shipbuilding New comprehensive package of additional CO2 reduction measures for existing global fleet welcomed NYK to make Gazocean a wholly owned subsidiary OOCL's volumes & revenue show impressive yoy gain in Q3 Paucity of shipping containers coupled with steep hike in freight rates causing trouble for exporters DGTR recommends continuing anti-dumping duty on Chinese synthetic rubber India needs to become a key exporting nation by penetrating the US market: Amitabh Kant C. Harichandran & Capt. Pradeep Mohanty assume charge at DPT as Secretary & Deputy Conservator, respectively Commencement of operations at Centralized Parking Plaza for Direct Port Entry for Self-Sealed export containers at Customs Mumbai Zone-II Lift & Shift India wins 'Overland Transport Provider of the Year - 2020' award Export growth of four pc achieved by India in Sept. Govt may allow manufacturers making goods for domestic supply to operate within SEZs Avashya Foundation commits to transforming underprivileged communities through sustainable housing solutions Income Tax due dates extended

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OCTOBER 24, 2020
British and Belgian carriers extend partnership JV contracted for terminal rail man'uvres in Spain Heppner strengthens German sales team TT Club concerned over cool chain cargo Margins to stay, says Fitch Ratings 15 years between Dubai and Vietnam Abris exits locomotive leasing business IMB sees pirates growing stronger Gothenburg port supports nationwide electrification Taking over Elbrus in Brazil ASL Airlines Ireland ready for ATR 72-600F Krone elects Bastow Digitalisation crucial for pandemic recovery plans Green hydrogen from Iceland? Holleman in Serbia and Ukraine joins GPLN "Curiosity of the Day"

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Warning to air charterers: phantom freighter scams on the rise Ocean carriers still holding the upper hand with spot rates sky high UK should learn a lesson from 'disastrous' Australian customs switch Reefers to the rescue as the cool chain rides the ripples of pandemic disruption Dallas/Fort Worth Airport unveils major plans for expansion of cargo facilities Carriers are using digitalisation to marginalise us, say forwarders XPO Logistics operations chief VP Alex Santoro takes on additional role of CCO Frank Burkert new sales chief in Germany for Heppner Market Insight: M'rsk to Schenker & friends: 'You're welcome. Now leave us alone.'

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Project plans to put hydrogen-fueled RO/RO into operation by 2024 A project that aims to put a RO/RO operating on liquid green hydrogen (LH2) into operation by 2024 has been granted EUR 8 million (about $9.5 million) in EU funding..Called the HySHIP Marcon International founder Robert Beegle retires Coupeville, Wash., shipbroker Marcon International Inc. reports that its president, Robert Beegle, who founded the company in 1981, retired effective October 1, 2020. Ownership and management of the company have been taken RTA's Jose Ruiz to speak on New Orleans ferry operations at FERRIES 2020 Rounding out the lineup of expert speakers at Marine Log's free virtual FERRIES 2020 conference on November 9-10 is Jose Ruiz, chief maritime officer for the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Impacted by pandemic, Wärtsilä expects 2020 sales to take 10% hit Releasing its interim report for the January-September 2020 period, Wärtsilä Corporation says it expects the near-term demand in the marine and energy markets to improve from current levels. However, based on its Golden Ray salvage: VB-10,000 to arrive in St. Simons Sound next week The Unified Command working on the salvage of the capsized car carrier Golden Ray says that the heavy-lift vessel VB-10,000 is set to arrive in St. Simons Sound as soon as Tuesday,

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Emissions progress at IMO is cause for concern The International Maritime Organization's role as the leading vehicle for shipping's decarbonisation trajectory will be under even more scrutiny after... Lloyd's List launches Decarbonisation Survey in search of carbon clarity The direction of travel for shipping's decarbonation trajectory has been set for some time now, but the devil in the... The week in charts: Buoyant US container throughput; cargo insurance claims US west coast ports saw an increase in container throughput last month, but there is a growing gap between imports... No need for alarm as container lines return to the shipyards Several leading containership owners are in talks with Chinese and South Korean yards about newbuilding programmes for vessels of up... State aid for shipping nears $10bn during pandemic Several shipping sectors have been bailed out with financial support during the health crisis, but with few terms attached, aid... Eastern Pacific wins ethane carrier deal as US-China trades rise Petroleum feedstock in demand for ethane-to-ethylene plants. Ethane exports have kept the lowest profile in the US shale oil evolution... Counterparty scrutiny spikes as supply chain risks rise Counterparty risks across the entire supply chain have increased as the liquidity crunch caused by the pandemic presents strong headwinds... Container freight rates remain near record highs as peak season runs on Golden Week usually marks the end of the container shipping peak season. This year, however, box freight rates on the... Ocean freight rollovers causing supply chaos for shippers With container vessels full from Asia to the US and Europe, cargo owners and forwarders are struggling to secure slots... OOCL boosted by surging rates Revenue on the Asia-Europe and transpacific trades saw the biggest improvement among all routes, up 25.5% and 18.4%, respectively. The... IMO agrees emission-cutting proposal despite reservations The International Maritime Organization's talks this week on a short-term greenhouse gas measure have left some delegates dismayed by what... Scorpio Bulkers continues fleet-sale programme This is the US-listed company's eighth vessel sale since the end of September as it transitions to the offshore wind... Get ready for the Lloyd's List Posidonia Week Forum Lloyd's List and the organisers of Posidonia present an engaging digital event featuring leading industry thinkers tackling the most important... Capesize index falls 26% over the week but market stays optimistic China, which is of course the most important economy for dry bulk demand and especially capesizes, will remain the shinning... Daily Briefing Free to read: P&I pool claims hit record $300m at halfway mark \| Australian state threatens to turn away vessels... Australia detains Japanese car carrier with overdue crew A number of seafarers on the vessel Metis Leader have been working on board in excess of the 11 months... NYK buys out LNG shipmanagement unit from Total NYK says the deal is to strengthen its shipmanagement system and expand its LNG business in France. The acquisition has... South Korea touts world's first large liquefied hydrogen carrier design The Hydrogen Council has projected that this next-generation fuel will command an 18% share of the global energy market by... Port of Savannah stays ahead of the curve to increase throughput Among efforts to increase capacity at GPA are the Savannah Harbour Expansion Project, now 75% complete and the Mason Mega...

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Ag shippers slam carriers for refusing some export loads Halifax can now handle two mega-ships simultaneously Competition sets European parcel market apart from US UP says intermodal rail fluid again; some IMCs not convinced OOCL reports sharp rise in Q3 volume, revenue Maersk's Damco move ups threat to digitally deficient NVOs, carriers Sweeper vessels waiting for Sydney congestion to ease

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Australia shines bright as product tanker market with refinery closures planned Giveans drops expectations for crude owners ahead of earnings Capesize rates pick up amid steady fall for smaller asset classes Bouchard Transportation gets go-ahead on $60m bankruptcy funding Hermitage Offshore drops appeal of NYSE delisting IMO agrees measures to reduce shipping's carbon emissions Doubt cast on new evidence in tragic sinking of Estonia Adam Polemis and Muhit Maritime target aframax recycling sales Wartsila expects to lose 10% of revenue as pandemic grinds on DNB's Huseby says banking activity spike is good sign for shipping Iranian VLCC ships crude from Venezuela back home, defying US sanctions again OLT gets green light for small-scale cargoes from Livorno FSRU Nicholas Georgiou takes the helm at Libra subsidiary Lomar Shipping Fred Olsen takes $20m hit on cruiseship sales as it falls to loss Greek tanker crew safe after contact was lost off Nigeria DFDS raises outlook for 2020 as freight volumes grow Greek shipping looks to an era of opportunity Eastern Pacific breaks into the ethane carrier sector with newbuilding quartet Dorian LPG rates miss consensus but VLGC markets stay firm Nielsen's vision for German V.Ships desk draws on wealth of seagoing experience NYK Line car carrier held in Australia over delayed crew changes More drugs found on cargoship three weeks after Brazilian raid US lawmakers propose carbon reporting scheme for shipping BW Offshore gives up on New Zealand FPSO in liquidation move Wilhelmsen secures EU grant to develop hydrogen-fuelled ro-ro Oil producer arrests Ciner tanker after collision, claiming $225m in damage Europe should join IMO's lead on emissions reduction strategy Mexican shipbreaker to chomp on veteran cruiseship NYK Line confirms buyout of LNG shipmanager Gazocean Buana Lintas Lautan in line for $60m for potential tanker acquisitions We must attract youngsters, says SSA's first female president Caroline Yang: the lawyer who fell into shipping and decided to stay New entrants mark major shift in Singapore bunker scene

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Supply chains will face multiple scenarios for shipping COVID vaccines (with video) The challenges of delivering a coronavirus vaccine to 8 billion people are immense, but over time more logistics companies will be able to participate as... FreightWaves Flashback: Should neighboring ports actually marry? 1981: Civic pride and more than a little politicking have scuttled - at least temporarily - a controversial proposal to study whether the competing Puget... House committee slams airline contractors for layoffs after COVID aid Ground handling companies, with the help of Trump administration officials at the Treasury Department, took CARES Act aid designed to keep workers employed and still... Ag exporters grapple with COVID, trade war, political unknowns (with video) High cost of repositioning reefer equipment is hitting food exporters hard amid ongoing tariff fallout. Hillebrand expands bulk liquid logistics with Braid acquisition German forwarder says acquisition will expand its global business in handling nonhazardous bulk liquids such as alcoholic beverages and edible oils. Will we really need 8,000 jumbo jets to transport COVID vaccines? Airline industry experts are just guesstimating when they say 8,000 big freighter planes will be needed to rush COVID vaccines to the public. Until we...

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OCTOBER 23, 2020
Europe HSFO cracks strengthen further on sour crude woes, despite improving availability The European fuel oil market has seen notable strength in the high sulfur fuel oil cracks in recent weeks, despite previous tightness in the region reportedly easing, and much to the surprise of many market participants. ARA fuel oil stocks up 22% on week at 1.478 mil mt: Insights Global Stocks of fuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region increased 22% on the week at 1.478 million mt in the week to Oct. 21, showed Insights Global data released Oct. 22. NWE MGO availability tightens amid minimized refinery production Availability of marine gasoil in Northwest Europe has tightened as oil refineries reduce production rates in the face of a second wave of coronavirus infections. Green fuels in focus ahead of IMO's 2030 target to cut carbon emissions: conference After a transition to IMO 2020, shipowners and bunker buyers are now facing their next big challenge -- the 2030 target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, participants said at the Maritime Week Americas 2020 conference organized by Petrospot. Tight availability of VLSFO bunkers in ARA causes loading delays: sources Availability of very low sulfur fuel oil is tight in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp region, causing loading delays of between two and three days, market sources said. Norway liquid hydrogen marine power project to receive Eur8 mil in funding Subject to partners signing grant deal by year-end Eye on green liquid hydrogen supply chain in Norway Trafigura buys stake in Italian Saras; access to largest refinery in the Med Trafigura to "engage" as a shareholder Saras operates 300,000 b/d Sarroch refinery Minority stake worth around Eur13 million EU environment ministers reach partial agreement on climate law: lawmaker Ministers agree 2030 climate target should be fixed No position yet on headline 2030 emissions goal EU Council to discuss issue in Dec External: Global Risk Management Conversion starts of Sweden's Lysekil refinery Redevelopment will reduce GHG emissions by up to 1.7 million mt/year New plant operations expected to start by 2024 OIL FUTURES: Crude higher on bullish US jobs data Coronavirus outlook still weighs on demand US jobless benefits claims fall to pandemic-era low LR2 oversupply sees owners short loading vessels as competition for cargoes heightens Freight indications for Mediterranean-Japan shipments basis 80,000 mt fell from $1.9 million lump sum on Oct.1 to $1.5 million lump sum on Oct.21. Dorian LPG sees dual fuel VLGC upgrade costing 3 three times scrubber retrofitting "Ten of our ships are equipped with scrubbers and we have commitments for another two," Young said. South Korea's Hyundai Heavy, Glovis receive approval to build liquefied hydrogen carrier Under the MOU, Hyundai Glovis will transport hydrogen manufactured at Hyundai Steel's plant at Dangjin to HyNet's hydrogen charging stations in Chungcheong.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

PORTS

Terminal Intermodale Venezia, concession contract renewed

Venice

The duration of the agreement is 25 years. Investments of over 100 million euros are expected

PORTS

Ahead of the election, Australia is arguing over who will oust China's Landbridge from the Port of Darwin

Darwin/Strathpine

Assurances to this effect were given by both Prime Minister Albanese and opposition leader Dutton.

TRADE

US tariffs will cause a four percentage point reduction in the expected volume of world trade

Geneva

The World Trade Organization believes so

SHIPPING

84% of new constructions ordered by the Italian navy will be built in China

Rome

Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US duties on the national shipping industry

SHIPPING

GNV ships will call at Algerian ports for the first time

Genoa

In summer, the weekly connections Sète-Algiers and Sète-Bejaia will be activated

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda Towage and Marsa Maroc to operate towage services in the new port of Nador West Med

Valencia

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

TRADE

Denton (ICC): Trump's tariffs pose a crucial challenge to rules-based trade governance

Paris

Rather, he stressed, multilateral solutions are needed to resolve the long-standing inefficiencies and inequalities in the global trading system.

PORTS

Guerrieri appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Leghorn

The mandate granted by MIT has no expiration date

SHIPPING

APM Terminals buys the Panama Canal Railway Company

The Hague

The company operates the railway line parallel and adjacent to the Panama Canal

SHIPYARDS

Piloda plans a hub for ship repair, refitting and demolition in the port of Brindisi

Naples

Expression of interest for the reconversion and reindustrialization of the former coal power plant area

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel to handle spare parts logistics for Changan electric cars in the European market

Schindellegi

Agreement with the Chinese car manufacturer

A.P. Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

MARITIME SERVICES

AP Møller Holding submits offer to acquire entire share capital of towing company Svitzer

Copenhagen

The Mærsk family investment company already owns 47.0% of the company

PORTS

Public interest declared for MSC, Neri and Lorenzini's project for a new container terminal in Livorno

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

PORTS

Slight annual growth in freight traffic in Italian ports driven by containers

Rome

In the container segment, the strong increase in transhipments offset the decline in imports and exports

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Desan Shipyard in talks to take over Mangalia shipyard

Bucharest

The Tuzla plant is much smaller than the Romanian one

SAFETY & SECURITY

Six international shipping associations present a guide to planning safe navigation

London

SHIPYARDS

TUI awards Fincantieri contract for two new cruise ships for Marella Cruises

Hanover/Trieste

Deliveries are scheduled for 2030 and 2032

PORTS

ESPO urges EU and Member States to allocate funds to decarbonise ships and ports

Brussels

Earmarking Innovation Fund proceeds to stimulate demand for clean marine fuels

PORTS

China Antitrust Launches Investigation into Hutchison Ports' Panama Terminal Sale

Beijing/Hong Kong

Panama Ports Company operates the Balboa and Cristobal ports

COMPANIES

PSA posts annual revenue growth, but profits fall

Singapore

Sharp increase in operating costs across the board

PORTS

Temporary Port Labor Supply Company in Cagliari Extended for Another 18 Months

Cagliari

PORTS

In 2024, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +3.5%

Beijing

Increase of +6.9% in traffic with foreign countries. In the first two months of 2025, 1.75 billion tons were moved (+1.6%)

INDUSTRY

Chinese container maker CIMC posts bumper 2024

Hong Kong

Almost 3.6 million containers sold (+372%). Record revenues

Le Aziende informano

AAL Shipping sceglie il sistema di consulenza marina di ABB per ottimizzare la flotta Super B-Class

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -4.4% and in Savona-Vado it increased by +24.5%

Genoa

Cruise and ferry passenger decline

SHIPPING

ICS, Trump's proposed measures against Chinese ships risk having significant unwanted consequences, even for the US

Washington

Strong opposition to their introduction also expressed by the WSC

SHIPPING

Intercargo, international measures for decarbonisation of shipping must be simple and clear

London

Gkonis: Must not compromise operational efficiency and smooth global transport of essential goods

PORTS

Port of Barcelona invests 124 million to develop sustainable fuel traffic

Barcelona

Construction of three new moorings at Moll de l'Energia

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

PORTS

In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Catania began to grow again. A decline in Augusta

Augusta

A total of 7.9 million and 23.0 million tons of cargo were handled

PORTS

In 2024, the terminal operator HHLA recorded record revenues with a growth of +10.5%

Hamburg

Profit after taxes amounted to 56.4 million euros (+33.1%)

PORTS

Launch of a public consultation for the updating of the PRPs of the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

The involvement of territorial, economic and social communities is foreseen

SAFETY & SECURITY

ITU, ICAO and IMO highlight risks to maritime and air transport caused by attacks on satellite communications

Geneva/Montreal/London

SHIPPING

London Government presents its strategy for decarbonising maritime transport

London

The measures for ports will be defined after a public consultation that will take place in the coming months

SAFETY & SECURITY

For security, military ships are not enough, merchant ships are also essential

London

CRUISES

TUI in talks with shipyards for two new cruise ships for Marella

Hanover

Slots available starting from the 2031 financial year

ACCIDENTS

ANESCO, with the Port Employment Centers, accidents have decreased in the three main Spanish ports

Madrid

67% reduction in lost work days per year

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt, no to the transformation from "article 18" to "16" of the Livorno port company LTM

Leghorn

Unions ask port authority to block proliferation of new economic entities

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

SHIPYARDS

Last year Fincantieri recorded record revenues and new orders

Trieste

Folgiero: the first fruits of our strategy and industrial vision have been harvested

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings revenue increased by +44.8% in the fourth quarter of 2024

Shanghai

In the period, the container ships of the Chinese group's fleet transported 6.9 million TEUs (+13.1%). Containers on the Asia-Europe/Med routes fell

PORTS

Porto Marghera, renewal of concession to Terminal Rinfuse Venezia

Venice

New 25-year contract. Investments of over 53 million euros expected

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, container traffic alone increased in French ports

Paris

In the whole year, containers amounted to over 5.3 million TEU (+11.5%)

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

CRUISES

Carnival Sets New Low Season Quarter Records December-February

Miami

Positive outlook for the remainder of the 2025 financial year

TRANSPORTATION

Rail Losing Ground in Transalpine Freight Traffic Through Switzerland

Bern

In 2024, trains transported 25.7 million tons of cargo (-3.7%)

PORTS

CK Hutchison's Port Division revenues grew by 10.8% last year

Hong Kong

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane recorded a net loss of -208 million euros

Rome

Revenues up by +11.7%. The group's freight transported increased thanks to the acquisition of Exploris

COMPANIES

Port of Genoa, Ente Bacini requests new spaces and renewal of the concession

Genoa

Conference to celebrate the centenary of the company

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build offshore dive vessel for Dong Fang Offshore

Alesund/Trieste

The contract is worth 113.5 million euros

PORTS

Next week Italian ports will participate in Seatrade Cruise Global

Rome

Initiative brand: "CruiseItaly - One Country, Many Destinations"

CRUISES

MSC Group Cruise Terminal Officially Inaugurated in the Port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In 2027 it will be equipped with a cold ironing plant

SHIPPING

Marcegaglia and Nova Marine Carriers form NovaMar Logistic joint venture

Lugano/Gazoldo of the Ippoliti

A general cargo ship will transport raw materials to the steel group's plants

INDUSTRY

Liebherr achieves record annual sales in the maritime and port crane segment

Bulls

Strong demand for offshore and container handling equipment

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

SHIPYARDS

Last year, 656 ships underwent repair work in Greece

Piraeus

Increase of five units compared to 2023

PORTS

Port of La Spezia, cruise ship docking simulations completed at Garibaldi West pier

The Spice

MEETINGS

Assagenti conference on the future of the profession of maritime agent and broker

Genoa

It will be held tomorrow in Genoa

ASSOCIATIONS

Francesco Beltrano is the new general secretary of Uniport

Rome

He takes over from Paolo Ferrandino, who will continue to collaborate as a consultant

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Stena Line presents a project for a ro-ro vessel capable of reducing energy consumption by at least 20%

Gothenburg

Introduced most of the innovative technologies currently available

OFFSHORE

Saipem awarded new contracts in Middle East and Guyana

Milan

The total value of the orders is approximately 720 million dollars.

MEETINGS

Conference in Genoa for the centenary of Ente Bacini

Genoa

The company was established on 19 February 1925

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Bologna Board of Directors Renewed

Bentivoglio

Stefano Caliandro Appointed President. Loss of 1.7 million euros in 2024

SHIPPING

NYK invests 76 billion yen in NYK Energy Ocean Corporation

Tokyo

The newco has taken over the activities of ENEOS Ocean

SHIPPING

Decarbonisation of maritime transport will be faster in the EU and the US

LOGISTICS

DHL Acquires CRYOPDP

Bonn/Nashville

The company provides courier services for clinics and healthcare

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Over a million to the port companies of Livorno and Piombino to acquire green vehicles

Leghorn

The ranking for admission to the PNRR-Next Gen Eu contributions has been published

INDUSTRY

COSCO Shipping Development Co.'s container sales increased by +204.1% in 2024

Shanghai

The related turnover increased by +124.0%

PORTS

The call for funding for the purchase of electric vehicles in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has been published

Genoa

SHIPPING

Yang Ming Buys Three New 8,000 TEU Containerships

Keelung

They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029

SHIPYARDS

Construction of a cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises begins in Marghera

Trieste

Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2026

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica establishes operational offices in Spain and Brazil

Genoa

The aim is to go beyond theoretical cooperative relationships

NEWS

Over a Ton of Cocaine Seized in the Port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

If placed on the market it would have generated over 187 million euros

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2024, the economic results of Interporto Padova reached record values

Padua

Revenues up +17%

CRUISES

Three ceremonies at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard for three new MSC Cruises ships

Geneva

New flagship "MSC World America" delivered

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German railway company DB Cargo reduced losses in 2024

Berlin

Revenues down again. -9.0% drop in freight volumes

SHIPPING

NovaAlgoma orders second 38,000 dwt cement carrier in China

Lugano

It will be taken over in 2027

CUSTOMS

Customs agreement between Italy and Brazil to facilitate trade

Brasilia

Mission of the Customs and Monopolies Agency in the South American nation

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

A team from La Spezia Container Terminal in Rotterdam to test advanced technologies

The Spice

ECT Hutchinson Ports Training Center Visited

MEETINGS

The assembly of Genoese freight forwarders on Monday

Genoa

It will be held at the Palazzo della Borsa in Genoa

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, in Italy the ferry segment cannot bear the burden of the EU ETS in a very fragile market situation

Brussels

Messina: Protecting shipping from the ideological excesses of the Green Deal

INSTITUTIONS

The website of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard has been renewed

Rome

It has become a single digital access point to documents and services

RIVER TRANSPORT

In 2024, inland waterway freight transport in Germany increased by +1.2%

Wiesbaden

The volume, at 173.8 million tonnes, is the second lowest since 1990.

PORTS

APM Terminals Granted Port of New York - New Jersey Concession Renewal

New York

Contract for a period of 33 years. Investments of 500 million dollars are expected

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Experimentation of crane automation has begun at the Interporto Padova terminal

Padua

The interport company awarded the "Industria Felix 2025 Award"

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras fell by -17.0% in February

Algeciras

Both import-export volumes and transhipment are decreasing

CRUISES

New cruise company Crescent Seas has been founded in Miami

Miami

The fleet, initially consisting of one ship from Regent Seven Seas Cruises, will grow to five units within the next five years

SHIPPING

In 2024, the volume of vehicles transported by Wallenius Wilhelmsen's fleet decreased by -9.7%

Oslo

Traffic down on almost all global routes

ASSOCIATIONS

Agreement between Assoporti and Assologistica and the Florida trade, transport and port authorities

Rome

It was signed today

ASSOCIATIONS

In April a mission in Albania of The International Propeller Clubs - Italy

Genoa

It will take place on the 9th and 10th in Tirana and Durres

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports revenues rose to a record $1.5 billion in 2024 (+3.3%)

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone, a decrease of -3.0%

PORTS

SO.RI.MA. (FHP group) granted a concession of an area of 125 thousand square meters in the port of Chioggia

Venice

Investments of 11.5 million euros expected over 25 years

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Italian Port Terminal Operators Association will be held in Rome on June 19th

Genoa

MEETINGS

The annual conference "Programming, Operation and Management of Transport Networks" in Genoa

Genoa

It is dedicated to the transport and mobility sector

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PRESS REVIEW

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

Govt. to woo top ten shipping liners in world for Colombo port expansion

(Daily Mirror)

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FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

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INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contship Italia’s intermodal network has been extended to the Gulf Terminal in La Spezia

Melzo

Connections with the inland terminals of Milan, Modena and Padua

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +15.2% last month

Valencia

The overall volume of goods handled increased by +6.8%

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority obtains gender equality certification

Leghorn

It is the first Italian port authority to obtain this recognition

PORTS

Container traffic growth weakens at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Last month, increases of +2.6% and +13.4% respectively were recorded

SHIPPING

Assarmatori, the Italian government's position on the impact of the EU ETS on shipping and ports is good

Rome

Messina: fully understood the risks and distortions of European climate regulation

COMPANIES

PSA Italy's Genoa port terminals awarded anti-corruption certification

Genoa

The UNI EN ISO 37001 standard defines the requirements for an effective anti-corruption management system

PORTS

Assiterminal presents three projects for the sustainable transition of the Italian port sector

Rome

PORTS

Work completed on docks 33 and 34 of the port of Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia

50,000 square meters of yards prepared

INFRASTRUCTURE

The completion and doubling of the Pontremolese is the dream-nightmare of the La Spezia port community

The Spice

Fontana: Money is not found when enormous resources are channeled into railway lines of dubious utility

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha acquires 9.9% stake in shipbuilding company Austal

Sydney

Investment worth approximately 116 million US dollars

SHIPPING

The European fleet is growing but competing fleets are growing at a faster rate

Brussels

Raptis (European Shipowners): investing ETS revenues in clean shipping technologies and fuels

TRUCKING

Trasportounito has confirmed the national halt to the transport of goods

Rome

Proclaimed for the duration of five days from March 31st to April 4th

PORTS

Container traffic in Hong Kong port increased by +9.1% in February

Hong Kong

However, for the second time in the last 25 years, cargo volume was below one million TEU.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports stable in Q3 2024

Piraeus

The increase in volumes transported on domestic routes has offset the decline in traffic with foreign countries

PORTS

At the Vado Ligure container terminal a 21,000 teu container ship fully loaded

I go to Liguria

The 400-meter-long Cosco Shipping Nebula has landed

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIR proposes a permanent table for the development of intermodality

Verona

The main task is to build a project financing program.

COMPANIES

Restructuring plan approved for Spanish company Armas Trasmediterránea

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Creditors' appeal rejected

PORTS

The decline in cargo traffic at the port of Singapore worsened in February

Singapore

Containerized cargoes amounted to 27.4 million tons (-3.6%)

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